As we head into summer, we all know that Maine’s got seafood galore. While we’re never ones to skip out on a good lobster roll, we can’t seem to get this burger out of our minds. With juicy meat and a deliciously special sauce, it feels like more than just a burger. Some might call it a gift from heaven. Others might call it the best darn burger they’ve ever had. To find out what it’s all about, go straight to Fat Boy burger in Maine!

It’s impossible to miss the sign for Fat Boy Drive-In from the road.

JLDC / TripAdvisor Fat Boy, located in Brunswick, opened on July 29th, 1955. It was the brainchild of John Bollinger and Mr. Campbell who were Chiefs at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. At first, the season ran from March through November and the shop was open from 11am to 1am, seven days a week!

In 1984, Fat Boy came to rest with its current owners. Despite the competition from a certain large, national chain (ahem, McDonald’s) Fat Boy stayed true to their Maine roots and continued to thrive.

Today, Fat Boy Drive-In is one of the most recognizable places to eat in the region.

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And every year they host a fun sock-hop in the parking lot benefiting Brunswick, Bath and SAD 75 School Systems.

Fat Boy Drive In / Facebook There are classic cars on display and even a flashback menu serving food (and prices!) from the 1960s.

But, while all of that is wonderful, Fat Boy wouldn’t be the beloved institution it is without the food.

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And sure, their fried meals such as scallops with onion rings are pretty darn good.

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But, what we really love is the secret sauce covered Whoper Burger!

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This mighty dynamo of a burger is made of a 4-ounce patty, cooked to order with lettuce, tomato, and a secret “Whoper” sauce on a steamed bun.

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Some say the sauce is a bit like a sweet mayo and while we can’t be sure what goes into making it, we CAN be sure that this burger is amazing as a result of its existence.

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How do you get yourself a famous Whoperburger?

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Simply pull up, turn on your lights for service and order it up from one of the car side attendance.

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The menu is simple, but somehow lacks nothing.

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And, of course, you can’t leave without ordering a frappe. Theirs might be the best in the state!

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Once you’ve got your Whoperburger, fries and frappe sit back and hope for a sunset as glorious as this to round out what was probably the perfect Maine day.

Fat Boy Drive In / Facebook How do we know it was the perfect Maine day? Well, you weren’t in Maine weren’t you?

Fat Boy Drive-In is located at 111 Bath Rd., Brunswick, Maine. They can be reached on (207) 729-9431.

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Fat Boy, located in Brunswick, opened on July 29th, 1955. It was the brainchild of John Bollinger and Mr. Campbell who were Chiefs at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. At first, the season ran from March through November and the shop was open from 11am to 1am, seven days a week!

In 1984, Fat Boy came to rest with its current owners. Despite the competition from a certain large, national chain (ahem, McDonald’s) Fat Boy stayed true to their Maine roots and continued to thrive.

Route66forever / TripAdvisor

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There are classic cars on display and even a flashback menu serving food (and prices!) from the 1960s.

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How do we know it was the perfect Maine day? Well, you weren’t in Maine weren’t you?

Best of all, they’re currently open for the 2018 season. Fat Boy Drive-In’s hours are 11am to 8pm from Thursday-Tuesday. Just don’t stop by hungry on a Wednesday when they’re closed. You can check out their menu and learn more about them on their website. Or, check them out on Facebook.

Once you’ve tried one of the best burgers in Maine, consider making this water view restaurant your next mealtime stop. Or, get back into burgers by check out our ultimate burger bucket list here.

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